Fraud Investigator 1-2

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Conducts complex investigations involving suspected employee misconduct and violations of agency, departmental, and Civil Service policies, including theft, payroll fraud, computer fraud, forgery, and related offenses.

• Investigates complex cases involving the fraudulent procurement of public assistance benefits or services, including multi-state or concurrent certification and recipient fraud.

• Evaluates administrative and programmatic procedures within parish, regional, and state offices to identify operational deficiencies that may contribute to fraud, waste, or abuse.

• Collaborates with agency leadership, prosecutors, and state and federal law enforcement partners to coordinate investigative activities and secure evidence.

• Utilizes investigative tools and data systems, including agency databases, business intelligence platforms, and online resources, to research records and develop investigative leads.

• Conducts surveillance, interviews witnesses, interrogates suspects, and obtains affidavits, warrants, and court orders for protected records through appropriate legal channels.

• Prepares detailed investigative reports and financial loss analyses to support disciplinary actions, criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and administrative sanctions.

• Maintains accurate investigative documentation and case activity within the unit’s Case Management Information System.

• Serves as the agency’s liaison and primary witness in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings, including fraud hearings, Civil Service appeals, and unemployment compensation cases.

• May serve as lead investigator on complex cases or special projects, providing functional guidance, resolving technical issues, and advising supervisors on investigative progress and outcomes.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / FS Fraud & Recovery/ Lafayette Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), Detail to Special Duty

Cost Center:  3052130100

Position Number(s): 50689922

Career Progression:  This position may be filled as a Fraud Investigator 1 or Fraud Investigator 2 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation:

This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the job titles listed below, as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity for Fraud Investigator 1 and Fraud Investigator 2.

Fraud Investigator 1 - $21.27 hr / $1701.60 bi-weekly

Fraud Investigator 2 - $22.76 hr / $1,820.80 bi-weekly

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Alanna McCollum Alanna.McCollum@la.gov 

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. 

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.